* Exported from MasterCook * JEFFERSON DAVIS PIE Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Pies Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 Pie shell, 9 inch baked 1/2 c Butter 2 c Sugar, light brown 4 Egg yolks 2 tb Flour, all purpose 1 t Cinnamon 1/2 ts Allspice 1 t Nutmeg 1 c Cream or evaporated milk 1/2 c Dates -- chopped 1/2 c Raisins 1/2 c Pecan meats, broken Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cream together butter and brown sugar. Beat in 4 egg yolks. Mix together flour and spices and then add. Stir in cream, dates, raisins and nuts. Fill the shell;bake the pie until set, about 30 minutes. When cool take 2 or 3 egg whites and make a meringue as a topping. The dates are not necessary but a nice extra;without them and the nuts it is called a Kentucky or Arkansas pie. This is a great favorite in southern cafeteria and small town restaurants. Source: mom